In 2013 I've tried to consolidate the blog as a source of good images and reliable information related to the world of art, with a particular profile and certain criteria. I think I have succeeded.

This publication is the result of several hours a day of my own enjoyment, embodied in a proposal that seeks to publicize the product of my private pleasure, tryin' to reach those who enjoy with this as much as myself.

Today I want to wish Happy New Year to all of you that visit the blog, and say thank all the media, bloggers, galleries, photographers, magazines, museums and other persons and institutions that have contributed with images and text to the articles. And, of course, specially to all the artists whose work is the only justification for all of this and treat me so well.

I want to mention specially two formidable artists: Sergey Tyukanov and Jurga. Thanks, thanks a lot for the attention you have had with me.

Also my dear friend Shirley Rebuffo always present (mentioned or not) through her contributions. To Elena Richter who was kind enough to interview me and published it in her art blog.

And my colleagues bloggers Olga and Mafa Albores, who regullary follow my posts, provide materials and clues to investigate and periodically publish their own blogs where I learn, enjoy and I recommend heartily.

See you in a few days...

I dedicate this post, as a little tribute, to all those the artists who have expressly authorized me to publish their creations during 2013.

This is an open art blog, so you could find images eventually offensive or umconfortable.

If you're an artist and find here images of your art you want to be removed, just tell me and I'll do it immediately. I try to ask for permission always if artist is alive and there's a way to contact, bot not always is possible and there are things I think worth to be known.

In any case, the copyrights of all the images contained in this blog, except where noted, belong to the artists or the legal owners of such rights, and have been published nonprofit and for the only purpose of make the works known to the general public.

Enjoy "El Hurgador", make any comment you like (respecting artists, other visitors and myself), make suggestions, critics, leave your opinions and make your contributions. Always welcome.